Step 1: Maggi media preparation and inoculation of samples
- Crushed one packet of Maggi Noodles in a microwave safe bowl
- Added 1 cup of drinking water to the crushed noodles
- Cooked the noodle in microwave for 4 minutes
- Poured the cooked noodle in the rectangular plastic box
- Spread the Maggi evenly with a clean spoon, covered with the lid
- Left the covered container undisturbed to allow Maggi to cool down and settle
- After 30 min, cut the Maggi into 4 approximately equal cubes and placed on individual aluminum foil spread on a disposable plate.
- Added samples to the Maggi cubes with clean sterilized cotton swabs.
- Covered the plate with large piece of aluminum foil and left on top of refrigerator for incubation at room temperature (approximately 21 degree Celcius).